By Sam WallerThe Albany Little Dribblers youth basketball program is preparing to take the next step in getting its 2023 season underway following the conclusion of player registration this week.Organizer Joe Tidwell said he hopes to conduct a player draft on Sunday, Jan. 22.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions hit the midway point of the District 10-2A schedule last week with a pair of losses, but are still ahead of their pace from a year ago.Albany (8-15 overall, 1-6 district) began the second round of 10-2A play Tuesday, Jan. 17, with a 75-25 loss at No. 17 Cisco.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions continued to work their way into basketball mode last week with a pair of District 10-2A wins.The Lions (7-3 overall, 3-2 district) carried a five-game win streak into their Tuesday, Jan. 17 district showdown at Cisco, a 65-51 loss. Details will be reported next week.

By Sam WallerThe Moran Lady Bulldogs’ first basketball outings of 2023 resulted in a pair of lopsided road losses last week, including their district opener.The Lady Bulldogs returned to action Tuesday, Jan. 10 when they hosted Rising Star for their first district home game.

By Sam WallerRegistration for Albany’s Little Dribblers youth basketball program is wrapping up this week.Organizer Joe Tidwell requests that registration forms and fees be returned by Friday, Jan. 13 if possible with a final deadline of Monday, Jan. 16.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Junior High Cubs and Lady Cubs resume their seasons following the Christmas break this week with the girls teams hosting a tournament in addition to their regular games.On Thursday, Jan. 12 (tonight), Albany takes on Cisco with the boys at home and the Lady Cubs on the road.

By Sam WallerThe Albany youth basketball teams tipped off their season Saturday, Jan. 7, winning five of eight games.The boys teams played at Jim Ned with the girls at Hawley. The sixth grade boys won both their games, while the other teams each split their two outings.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lady Lions picked up their first District 10-2A win last week, taking a step forward in the progress that was begun a year ago.The Lady Lions (8-12 overall, 1-4 district) faced a stiff test Tuesday, Jan.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions claimed 10 spots on the Texas Hometown Football Class 2A Division II all-state team, including three by one player, after winning the program’s first state championship since 1961.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions returned from the holiday break last week to win twice by comfortable margins, evening their district record in the process.Albany (now 6-2 overall, 2-1 District 10-2A) defeated Hamlin 66-29 on Tuesday, Jan.